John Holt - Help Me Make It Through the Night (Official Audio)

Official audio for John Holt's seminal reggae version of Kris Kristoffersson's 'Help Me Make It Through The Night'
Written and originally recorded by Kris Kristofferson, ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’ first appeared on the celebrated singer-songwriter’s his 1970 album, ‘Kristofferson’, before being covered soon after by Sammi Smith, whose version ranks among the most successful country singles of all time, topping the country singles chart, and reaching number 8 on the US pop chart.
Later renderings of the song, included versions by Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Glen Campbell, Joan Baez, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Joe Simon, Joey Sontz, Ray Stevens, and Willie Nelson, although the first interpretation to chart in the UK was performed by Gladys Knight & the Pip, with the r&b group reaching Number 11 on 20 January 1973 with the composition. It was this version that inspired former Paragons singer John Holt to rework the number in a reggae style. Produced by UK-based sound system operator, Tony Ashfield, the recording’s backing track was cut at Byron Lee’s Dynamic Sounds studio in Kingston, Jamaica, with vocal parts and orchestration later added in London.
Holt’s cut first featured on the singer’s best-selling Trojan LP, ‘One Thousand Volts Of Holt’ (aka ‘1000 Volts Of Holt’) from 1973 - a collection that followed soon after the singer’s initial album collaboration with Ashfield, ‘The Further You Look’.
Early the following year, Trojan issued Holt’s rendition on a 7” single, but it was not to be until 14 December of that year that it finally entered the British pop chart. The disc eventually climbed to Number 6 on 26 January 1975, making it the UK’s highest charting version of the song.
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HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT
Written by Kris Kristoffersson
Take the ribbon from your hair
Shake it loose and let it fall
Laying soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early morning light
All I'm takin' is your time
Help me make it through the night
I don't care who's right or wrong
I don't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
#John Holt #HelpMeMakeItThroughtTheNight #KrisKristoffersson #1975 #Trojan

[@anitasaunders646]

This was my late husband song it was his birthday on the 4th of April l still miss him very much ❤

[@kdog6234]

Played this carrying my dear mothers coffin.9 short months ago.was one of her favourites.i wish she was still here this song just tugs on my heart so bad.i love u my queen until we meet again il miss u forever and I'm lost without you😥❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@Figillis]

Kingsley, it's my dad and my song - I totally empathise xxx

[@kdog6234]

@@Figillis thank u❤

[@shirleyedgar8462]

Ahh so sorry !!

[@shirleyedgar8462]

👌🏼❤

[@kdog6234]

@@shirleyedgar8462 nuff lovexx❤❤

[@millicentevans9232]

Today 9th APRIL is my late Father birthday. Happy heavenly birthday to you DADDY 😭😭Rest in PEACE 💔🥹🙏🏿 so I am playing this song by John Halt because my late Dad use to play it in his car. My late mum liked this song too. 💔❤️🥹

[@AndrewSmith-vd2ju]

grew up a skinhead loving reggae music n ska big part of my life Mr holt a favorite

[@kenperry6379]

Ah for 1969 again poor but happy in my doc martins ben sherman and levi,s

[@stevekenny6183]

@@kenperry6379 As the saying goes my son ‘Ska’d for life’.

[@loistaylor2352]

❤

[@JohnKeogh-el4qt]

Anyone 2024?👏👏👏🎤😍☘️☘️🍀🇮🇪🎸🎷🎺

[@henrylukole2467]

🎉😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😢😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@adeolaolatunji9324]

Glory be to GOD

[@regsis]

R.I.P to my dearest mum . Miss you every day . Love u so much mum ❤. You encourage me to go on .

[@mariasmith5595]

Always reminds me off my beloved dad always dance to this with my mum miss you dad love you forever 😢

[@glennramsey7982]

Reminds me of my Dad playing music whilst he done the housework. Luckily he is still around to enjoy this amazing tune ❤️

[@TimmsMJ]

Go and give him a big hug, play this tune and dance with him. Love and hugs to you both.

[@Adam_1982]

literally exactly the same but with my mom, every sunday morning it was the same

[@glennramsey7982]

@Big Telly Yep - 67 this year and still still my hero with the hoover/vacuum 👌🏻

[@davidhallcup6693]

Love it

[@yrellim]

@@glennramsey7982 🤣🤣🤣

[@colinmennie6447]

So glad this amazing version hit the top ten in the UK . Still loving it in 2024 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@deanivan3951]

Every west indian household in England played this on repeat back in the day 😀

[@grahambarr6114]

There was a good few English who played it back in the day aswell!

[@user-eq6uy3ok2b]

@@grahambarr6114 I'm one of the many of them 😀

[@alanadair8154]

@@user-eq6uy3ok2b Ditto..............still today one of my all time favourite tunes.

[@stevedavies3498]

Tune :🤣 that is all. Thank you for the music Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@JansViews]

Yes!!!!!! Tunnneeee!!!!! 🎉

[@mariannemurphy7497]

John holds version of this song is the best by far. He is one of my favourite singers. Keep playing none stop .

[@kima5027]

Reminds me of my late Dad I would play this on full volume in my bedroom the only time my Dad would not shout up for me to turn the music down . Miss you Dad x

[@davidgraham-pj8ic]

what a CLASSIC

[@maureensharpe8731]

I have this song on a lp 1000 volts of Holt I still love to play it and I am nearly 84 yrs old always loved his music and voice

[@charlenegosse3988]

Me too I'll be 81 in May.😊

[@TheCueboy46]

the greatest version ever elvis dont even scratch the surface with this version R I P JOHN HOLT

[@alfred4251]

This will always remind me of my Nan and Grandad, great song for me and great memories. These words mean everything!

[@garbucca9600]

I can play this over and over love it

[@JS-lz7lt]

Bless your mum my mum died 20 years ago n it still so I sing to ease the pain

[@Stephen-xk7cl]

One of the best covers of all time ....sung by a true legend of reggae.

[@londonangie1]

First heard this in 1976 I was 15 loved it ever since❤

[@user-yw9qc1or8g]

So glad you love the song it's the best. With lots of nemiries

[@junethomas537]

my late mum’s favourite god rest her soul will play john holt forever

[@anneking7141]

Love this song. Such a great voice

[@carrieforder3269]

Listening in memory of my dad in heaven on fathers day ❤

[@carolepatrick501]

I love this song reminds me of my late husband he loved John Holt. I miss him so much ❤️

[@annika7194]

Will always remind me of my mum, her memory always helps me make it through 😇♥️

[@regsis]

Me too. Blessings

[@jennifercampbell6966]

My mom's favourite song, me and my mom straight up dancing, my best friend, miss you, rip bridge,xx

[@madammax5342]

Listening for my cuz John ..love ❤

[@markadams2452]

Big love to all in the comms, music is L❤️VE ❤️💚💛

[@harrydonaldson1965]

Pure class, I'm 64 and even my Dad loved this version

[@maggiemay8899]

For my sister Jan. I miss you so much 17 months it doesn't get easier love you always. Forever in our hearts ❤ x

[@ericobulo8174]

A real vintage masterpiece. I can't forget buying a vinyl copy of the track in 1973.

[@IreneChallaghan-zx9kb]

Haha same here. Still sounds good 🎉

[@donnaelizabeth9624]

Yesterday is dead and gone and tomorrow’s is out of sight 🎵❤️

[@deborahwright759]

Lovely SONG❤

[@chrisedwards3883]

A real classic.Timeless.RIP JH

[@christabrinkmann5602]

oh Lord, how I love this song 🧡

[@acidrockprods]

AMAZING MAN AMAZING ARTIST...R.I.P. YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED SIR..JAH BLESSING

[@DonovanJoseph-br8vt]

Beautiful blessed best album classics Trojan records

[@paulinealleyne5181]

Tune I love reminds me of my hubby married him thanks 45 yrs ago no longer alive miss him so much love John Holt got every tune he made retired d y miss p Barnsley respect r I p asa

[@paulinealleyne5181]

Miss p say hi to all love ers rock must av 100s all lovers e.g. Owen Gray Delroy Beres Gregory could go on forever but music must live on so the youth of today must keep it going makes you happy less stress truly I no I first dj age 12 up to 8 yrs ago till I retired sad but still play vinyl try it all of you there's still tunes to let you all age off 2 listen 2 sum now so night all lovers

[@riccardaaigbe4708]

" OLDIE but GOLDIE" - das ist hier einfach der absolut passende Kommentar ...

[@patsymoss4975]

Love the way he sings this song such a beautiful voice thank You John Holt for your music ❤xxx

[@josephshani1715]

These music, pioneers, wiston Groovy Eric Donaldson used to lift my spirit in the 80s, they still do. They are evergreen music that can lengthen the life of our older ones.

[@Timbear45]

So many wonderful memories of times past, listening to this song, with special people

[@angelacoleman2546]

First heard this song nearly 40 years ago.. Love at as much now as I did then..

[@barryblaxland418]

John Holt 1000 volts classic album beautiful sounds from my youth

[@markbaker6825]

Saw him twice in brum legend i'm,e in 60s now got me through sum bad times but good memories memories

[@steventaylor1541]

Got to love a bit of reggae and ska

[@sirjp4199]

Wow wow wow....memories to boot....mum rinsing it 7 inch style....big up if you're here in 2020 still feeling them 1000 volts of.holt 💘

[@lzontek]

Adored it from the first time I heard it. Still love it now.

[@hollienaish4369]

Lord tonight I need a friend 😌😌

[@fiyahriddims]

After a hard day's work, someone to hold onto at night is a blessing.

[@garydaniels1420]

Yeah I hear you .... bless..

[@jameshinchliff3178]

This played and my grans funeral yesterday, haven’t stopped listening to it since

[@bestrickie2]

Excellent version by an awesome late great artist Sir J H.

[@stevemorgan4494]

Reggae ......... The main source of sound.

[@Lilly-ud6qs]

This was my Parent's song,they use to slow dance to it all the time.💓

[@antiparker6226]

Elizabeth R 😊😍

[@anonymousoriginal8589]

I learned that slow dance from them whinging and now I will pass it on to my children to pass on to their children

[@maggiemay8899]

Love you always Jan 💓 R.I.P

[@katydidmccarthy1278]

Love the Reggae version of this beautiful song. Can't help chair dancin'

[@brendafox1573]

Yep....me chair dancing to these legs and hips just don't move much any more,god bless us,we still have it in us tho when we hear good music 👍👍👍❤️

[@christineterry3079]

I had this song in my youth up 8n my room listening to such great music..

[@joachimgremme3448]

Super Song, habe ich als Heranwachsender oft gehört und dazu ein Friedenspfeifen . . .

[@Your2TiminEx]

Proper music

[@matthewhassain7269]

John holt is the greatest rip

[@mexbox09]

R.I.P. uncle CJ 👊🏽

[@pauljones9061]

I've always been a rock fan, I still had a thousand volts in my collection along with Ace Cannon !!

[@josephineapicella4595]

I used to listen to this when I was about 7 I was very young knowing nothing about love between a woman and a man, but I got an idea! lols.

[@magscro7059]

Nothing compares to his Voice and Words 💙💙

[@bobbaker9419]

heavenly tunee - now singing with the angels RIP JH

[@djangiebaby]

classic love it ❣

[@loistaylor1588]

I love ❤️ the beat of this song 🎧

[@JS-lz7lt]

I hope we all make it thru the night n keep singing n dancing

[@johnmcnaughton5299]

this man lives in your life forever true legend class

[@lion73266]

My mam loved this song....... thinking of you mam xx

[@pietrobausano9568]

Mis amigos este será un cover pero es espectacular!!!!!!!! GRANDE JOHN HOLT UNO DE MIS CANTANTES PREFERIDOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Recuerdo cuando lo escuché por primera vez en CX 50 Montevideo Uruguay en 1974 Tremendos recuerdos !!!!!!!! Saludos a mis compañeros de estudio de aquel momento en el Liceo Gabriela Mistral en la zona de Buceo de mi Montevideo natal(lloro de la nostalgia)Viva Uruguay Viva la buena música!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Still in my heart. Love rules. Xxxxx

[@sandraalex4411]

Reminds me of the every few good childhood memories x

[@kevinward8939]

absolutely and utterly a true legend and the guys music will outlive eternity god bless you john

[@wendyjones1422]

Beautiful song wicked artist

[@stephenpayne2151]

Back when music rocked 🤜x🤛

[@markchristmas743]

BRITISH TROJAN REGGAE MUSIC THE BEST

[@alexiswoody]

Always great to here again.

[@catherinemurphy6503]

Take the ribbon from your hair, Shake it loose and let it fall, Layin' soft upon my skin. Like the shadows on the wall. Come and lay down by my side 'till the early morning light All I'm takin' is your time. Help me make it through the night. I don't care who's right or wrong, I don't try to understand. Let the devil take tomorrow. Lord, tonight I need a friend. Yesterday is dead and gone And tomorrow's out of sight. And it's sad to be alone. Help me make it through the night.

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Whole album got me through the day, too..... Omg. Long shot.... Wailing.... Kkkkk. Music....... Him what...... Omg 🤔🙄❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🦊💖💖💖

[@stevee9998]

This reminds me of my Nan her taste in music was brilliant, miss u Nan love u xxx

[@MURF22e9]

R.I.P - A TRUE LEGEND

[@kevinweston3683]

My fav song ever,,never heard of Johnny boy,,wow does he do record proud,,luv it xxx

[@wiltonmcdonald2399]

1000 and 2000 Volts of Holts two fabulous albums

[@coljoyce4539]

Great cover of an all time classic

[@vanessacox8655]

I agree with A!! No other version touches John Holt's xx

[@antoinefleuriot2509]

Great track

[@davidarmson3575]

Takes me back in time .allways bin my life. Good old rega.

[@garabandal-solodioslosaber2040]

My God Im crying

[@grantgrove6800]

So am I (Blub)! :)

[@leonsmith7068]

Let the devil take tomorow... Lord tonight I need a friend... Help me make it through the night

[@robert32634]

best version ever!

[@loistaylor2352]

Love ❤️ the beat of this song 🎧

[@annmariehaughey1681]

Lovely song

[@karlrowley3676]

When I listen to this , so do my Neighbors .

[@chrisgraham4595]

Didn’t know this existed! Heard it on Death in Paradise. It’s great!

[@djpredator579]

Boom

[@jasonleemamanddad]

56 people dont no a reggae classic yeath man :) happy days

[@michaelbeauchamp918]

Love this man. Great song ❤️

[@jackiehyland4379]

He has a great voice